FitHAUS Nutrition

Leah Sternhagen

1. Why did you decide you should get help with nutrition?
I wanted to lose a layer of body fat I felt I had been carrying around since having kids. and to continue supporting my early on-set Hashimotos and RA with healthy choices so it does not progress. I also wanted to be okay with just having a handful of M&M's versus eating the entire bag. And when Jess told me her goal was to get me to eat as much as possible, I was in.

2. What was stopping you from hitting your goals on your own?
I didn't have the right knowledge. Yes, I generally ate healthy, but I didn't have the knowledge of how much I should actually be eating and in what combo.

3. Was there anything you'd tried before that didn't end up working well for you?
I haven't tried anything real seriously in the past...everything has always been less (less calories, less carbs) and that generally has meant I have bailed within a week or two.

4. Did you have any reservations about getting help/working with a nutrition coach?
I wasn't sure I would be great at tracking but I actually really enjoy it!

5. What have been your most memorable victories so far?
I can enjoy a handful of M&M's and not feel controlled by a craving!
I'm amazed that I've lost weight and inches while eating MORE!
No signs of RA or Hashimotos!
I've definitely gotten stronger and I'm more confident in trying heavier weights during workouts!
I learned how to grill by myself! 6Any cool body-awareness things you've learned about yourself?

6. Any cool body-awareness things you've learned about yourself?
When dehydrated, I crave more sweets!

7. What are you excited for next?

I'm doing my first cut right now! It's been cool to learn about cutting/bulking and know that I'll learn to do both of these things and can have confidence that I get to steer the ship when it comes to my experience and results!